Hungry tree planters take a break in frontof a Link the Lake to the Moraine Map.

The Provincial government has promised to create an amazing GTA greenbelt to protect the Lake Ontario waterfront to the south, the Oak Ridges Moraine to the north, the Niagara Escarpment to the west and the Rouge Duffin's Greenspace system to the east.

In the eastern GTA, Premier McGuinty and his government have promised to protect:

the Duffin Rouge Agricultural Preserve between the Rouge River and West Duffin's Creek;

at least 2/3 of the Seaton lands surrounding Duffin's Creek;

additional GTA Greenbelt lands.

By following through with these promises to protect greenbelt lands within the Rouge River, Petticoat Creek, Duffin's Creek and Carruther's Creek watersheds, the provincial government can create a sustainable "Lake to Moraine Link" in the eastern GTA.

Half of the Duffin's Creek Watershed is in public ownership. It can be saved, and linked to theRouge, the ORM and the Lake.

Linking the Lake to the Moraine will help to:

Protect our quality of life by curbing urban sprawl, congestion and pollution;